OBITUARIES

Feb 20, 2017

ANNIE FLYNN, age 80, of Dandridge, TN passed away on February 20, 2017. She was a retired employee of Magnavox and a long-time member of Shady Grove United Methodist Church. Annie is preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Johnny; and son, Randy. She is survived by her son, Jeff (Sally) Flynn; daughter, Amy (Michael) Graves; grandchildren, Christopher...

Feb 20, 2017

MARK CRESWELL, age 46, of Kodak, TN passed away suddenly on Monday, February 20, 2017. He was a member of French Broad Valley Baptist Church. He was a graduate of Seymour High School and most recently worked as a photographer at Ripley’s. Mark loved sports, Nascar and the Tennessee Vols. Preceded in death by grandparents, Bert and Burgia Bailey; father,...

Feb 19, 2017

CARROLL E. DANIELS, age 74 of Dandridge, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 19, 2017. Carroll was a dedicated and long-term employee of McDonald’s. He is preceded in death by his wives, Joyce Daneils and Patricia Diane Daniels; parents, Ben Hooper Daniels and Jannette Webb Daniels; and brother, Ronnie Daniels. Carroll is survived by his sister,...

Feb 18, 2017

WILLIA DEAN (SMITH) MOWRY, age 72, of Jefferson City,TN went to be with her Savior on Saturday, February 18, 2017. She hopes everyone in her family and all her friends receive Jesus and meet her in heaven someday. She was born September 10, 1944 in Hammond, IN, the daughter of the late Hershel Lee Smith and Betty Jane Malow Smith....

Feb 18, 2017

LEFFORD M. (L.M.) WHILLOCK, age 84, of Jefferson City, TN, a resident of Darby House, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2017 at Tennova Regional Medical Center, Knoxville. He was a member of the Magna View Baptist Church. He was retired after 32 years from American Enka. L.M. was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during the Korean...

Feb 17, 2017

AMY CORINNE SCHNELLE, age 31, of Knoxville, TN passed away February 17, 2017 at her home. Preceded in death by her father, Russell Schnelle; and cousin, Alex Feeney. She was the kindest soul, full of life. To know her was to love her. Survived by mother, Sylvia Schnelle; sister, Rusti Schnelle; her dog, Banjo; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Memorial...

Feb 17, 2017

John Michael (Johnny) Wilder, age 64, of Morristown passed away on February 17, his mother's birthday and the 43rd anniversary of his father's death date. Johnny was born on April 23,1952. Johnny grew up in Dandridge and graduated from Maury High School in 1970. He was an excellent finish carpenter, a skill he mastered under the guidance of his father...

Feb 16, 2017

C.H. (Caully Henry) Thomas passed away Thursday morning, February 16, 2017. C.H. was born June 26, 1921 in Jefferson County, Tennessee and was a well-known and highly regarded masonry contractor around Jefferson and adjoining counties for many years. He was also a farmer who raised cattle and farm produce on a 65 acre Century Farm. He and his wife, Trula,...

Feb 16, 2017

Clayton Arwood, CPO USN (Ret.), age 81 of White Pine, left his earthly home on Thursday, February 16, 2017. He served his country by enlisting in the U.S. Navy for twenty-one years. After retirement from the military, he spent an additional twenty years working for Southern Railroad. He is preceded in death by: Wife: Phyllis Arwood and Son: Scott Arwood;...

Feb 15, 2017

Feb 15, 2017

LEE R. KELLY, age 72, of Dandridge, TN passed away February 15, 2017 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital after a long-term battle with a debilitating disease. He was born in Dorton, KY on August 29, 1944 to the late Roy and Daisy Kelly. He was a beautiful, self-made man who loved farming as well as restoring automobiles. He and his wife...

Feb 14, 2017

JAMES D. “DAVE” LOVEDAY, age 71, of Bulls Gap, TN and formerly of Dandridge, TN passed away Tuesday evening, February 14, 2017 at his home. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Otha Loveday and Rosa Loveday Ellis, and stepfather, George Ellis; brother, Hobe; sister, Helen Russell; mother-in-law, Granny; grandson, Thomas; great-granddaughter, Baby J. He is survived...

Feb 13, 2017

ROBERT B. SALYERS, age 63, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Monday, February 13, 2017 at Morristown Hamblen Hospital. He was a member of Rocky Valley Baptist Church. Survived by wife, Mary Salyers; four children; several grandchildren; brothers and sisters. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 16, 2017 at Farrar Funeral Home. Family will receive friends...

Feb 12, 2017

RUTH BATSON, age 104 of the Chestnut Hill community, Dandridge, TN passed away Sunday, February 12, 2017 at the Jefferson Co. Nursing Home. She was the daughter of the late Luke and Ann Batson and was preceded in death by her siblings, Nell, Millie, Alma, Bertie, Lawrence, Cisco, Jim, Roosie (her twin), Atchley and Von. She is survived by her...

Feb 12, 2017

Keldra I. Jeffrey, age 52, of Talbott, TN passed away at her home on Sunday, February 12, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. Keldra will be missed by her friends and family. She is preceded in death by her father, Dewey Monroe Lester; mother and father-in-law, Phyllis and Glenn Jeffrey; brother-in-law, Glenn Jeffrey II; and nephew, Dewey Lee Lester....

Feb 12, 2017

NANCY COLLINS TURPIN, age 80, of Talbott, TN passed away at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 12, 2017 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church of Jefferson City and retired from Dico Tire with 30 years of service. Preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Katherine Collins; brothers, Ray Mac...

Feb 10, 2017

Clyde “Ed” Wood, age 89 of White Pine, passed away at Life Care of Morristown on Friday, February 10, 2017. He was a partner in Wood Body Shop. Ed is preceded in death by his wife Mary Maxine Wood and parents; Hugh and Emma McClanahan Wood. He is survived by his sons; Dennis G (Nancy) Wood, Hugh Tate (Brenda) Wood,...

Feb 7, 2017

Dennis was the owner of Clark Heat & Air.

Feb 6, 2017

STEPHEN E. WHITLOCK, age 62, of New Market, TN passed away Monday, February 6, 2017 at Physicians Regional Medical Center, Knoxville. He was a former zinc miner for Young Mines. He was a beloved father, son and brother who will be dearly missed. May he rest in peace. Stephen is survived by his daughter, Allison Asquith; parents, Cecil and Bobbie...

Feb 1, 2017

EDWINA PHILLIPS, age 74, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Wednesday, February 01, 2017. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Sevierville. Preceded in death by parents, Kenneth and Mary Lou Peachey; daughter, Anna Wymer Brown; and brother, Kenneth Peachey, Jr. She is survived by her children, Mark Wymer (Robin), Susan Woodward and Tammy Phillips; several grandchildren...